The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 40,900
Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (08 - 09) Volvo S80 D5
€ 61,200
 BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540i
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo S80 D5 is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (08 - 09)
73.3
82.9
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.3 in
Width
73.5 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.8 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (08 - 09)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
191 in
Length
194.3 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Volvo S80 D5 Geartronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
AS
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
D5244T10
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
202 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
310 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i

Performance

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i

▶ REPLAY
18.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
18.12 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
650 mi
Volvo S80 D5
649 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
Environmental Impact
137.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.1 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
137.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 D5
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data